What is SRF?
SRF (solid recovered fuel) is prepared to demanding UK and EU standards from non-hazardous wastes, to be used as an energy source.
Lancashire Waste Recycling operates a treatment facility where commercial & industrial and MSW residues are processed. All remaining recyclables are extracted and the remaining material is processed into a high quality SRF to CEN/TC 343 standards.
Lancashire Waste Recycling aims to help it's customers to meet their zero waste to landfill objectives by processing their residual waste into a fuel.
Producing SRF from non-recyclable material enables a sustainable alternative to landfill and provides the cement industry and other users a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels by reducing the carbon footprint of end users through reduced emissions at cement plants.
SRF is a high quality fuel with an energy content around two thirds that of coal and has a low moisture content. Not only can SRF replace fossil fuels in cement kilns but can also be used in power generation and Industrial Heat and Power (CHP).
| Typical SRF specification | |
| Parameters | Limit |
| Particle size - Free of metals, glass and rubble | Typically <40mm in any two dimensions and <5mm in at least one direction |
| CV (Gross dry basis) | >15MJ/kg |
| Moisture | <20% |
| Sulphur | <0.5% |
| Chlorine | <0.9% |
| Flourine, Bromine | <0.25% |
| Iodine | <0.01% |
| Mercury | <10mg/kg |
| Zinc | <500mg/kg |
| Silver | <20mg/kg |
| Cadmium | <20mg/kg |
| Thallium | <20mg/kg |
| Antimony | <100mg/kg |
| Arsenic | <50mg/kg |
| Chromium | <100mg/kg |
| Cobalt | <75mg/kg |
| Copper | <200mg/kg |
| Lead | <200mg/kg |
| Manganese | <100mg/kg |
| Nickel | <100mg/kg |
| Tin | <50mg/kg |
| Vanadium | <100mg/kg |
| Total Group III Metals | <800mg/kg |
Although Lancashire Waste Recycling primarily produce an SRF, a Refused Derived Fuel (RDF) can also be produced if required.
RDF is made from domestic waste which also includes biodegradable material in addition to plastics. It has a lower calorific value to SRF and can be used in Combined Heat and Power facilities to produce electricity.
If you would like to talk to a member of our team to discuss your requirements please contact us.